Hi just saw your post. yes its true, the gel will only protect the center patch. But more or less that is the major contact patch of the tire when running on tarmac so 95% of the time the punctures are more likely to take place in the center patch compared on the side wall.If you do get the puncture on the side wall then the only solution is the puncture fix from the tire shop for tubeless tires.. The gel is never fully used up on an event of multiple punctures and please do note it does have a threshold limit to the size of the hole it can take care of. One can check the Ride On website for information.

Having said that, please do consider the fact that yamaha FZ is more or less popular for the highest no. of tire punctures coz of the profile of the big rear 140-60-17 tire and soft rubber compound nature. However, at least in my case, i have not witnessed any other punctures besides one where the puncture took place on the edge of the tire and another after the same old puncture repair gave away post 8000 kms. I have completed 21,000 kms on my ride and Ride On TPS was installed if i remember correctly, around 12/13,000 kms. So almost no punctures in this whole duration is quite remarkable.

One doesn't have to do tire balancing ever again as the product by itself does hydro dynamic balancing. So no need of putting Wheel weights ever. Both Iceman331 and Abhimanyu31 can vouch for that as they have tested my ride and witnessed the road vibes coming back to the handle bar being way lesser than it would on a stock FZ. As per my conversation with the dealer, the product is good to last till 35,000 kms which is more than the life of the tire.

Hope this info helps

I couldn't thank you enough ! Thanks a lot bro !
I'm yet to get my bike, should get it in 15 days mostly
Would get this done as soon as I get it
Thanks

Help : Duke Engine oil

The only thing I seem to do on this thread is post issues
Here are a set of new one.

1) IN first and 2nd gear, the bike seems to keep moving when I disengage the throttle. Even when I take my right hand off the handle.
The throttle play/wire needs to be adjusted perhaps.

2)Sometimes, the engine gives this strange sound. Don't know how to represent it but it resembles the sound which comes when shims need replacement. It's not very audible though at speeds, you got to pull the clutch and be discernible to hear it.

3)The handlebar gives this creaky sound when moved. This sound is distinct fro the high pitch squeak which comes from the front disc setup(as also reported by Janesh_J). The mounting screws need to be tightened perhaps.

4) The bike overall gives the impression of having a rough engine and like it's not compact anymore

Taking it to the svc today. Hope the mechanic is present, last time he was not. My SIM card got damaged yesterday, so can't even call and confirm.

Anyone facing these issues?

Help :Also I wanted suggestions on a Mineral 20W50 grade.Is that available in Motul? Am gonna change my oil today but still am not sure which brand?
Guys please help.

PS : I think I have solution for the chain-hitting-swingarm problem. Can we extend the rubber bushing to span the entire underside of the swingarm?

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This is the only thing I can answer since most of the new generation bikes have got the tendancy to move even if you dont hold the throttle. I have seen it on FZ and Avenger. So its not a problem

We need to go before monsoon to get this done in my bike. ... It's indespensible, gives great peace of mind.

Happens in R15.
Its how a car functions, so I always took it to be high-end stuff. And I still do.

Yup indeed it is has served me well hence, thought of sharing it with the Katoom riders. Lets catch up next weekend and get this done. Any other riders interested may contact for the same. Bigger the nos. better the discount .


Cheers,

^^ I'm in, but can we do this after 10th ? Will get my bike then

Group Ride

Delhi Duke walas we are planning a group ride tomorrow, plan is to leave early 6:30ish from Dhaula Kuan to Manaser toll, 32Kms of clean roads. Anyone else interested?

It was working earlier. Now it has stopped.
No powerparts yet available. You can get it from other countries although.
Well, a comparo is good and I am not against it. But a comparo between R15 V2, CBR 150/250 and Duke will not do enough justice. In simple words it's like comparing Hayabusa with a Harley or something like that. R15 and CBR is more track oriented whereas Duke is a streetbike or citybike. But still as they all fall under 1.6 Lakhs price bracket, we can have a comparo on that ground. Me too personally wanted to get the CBR, but just after touching the plastic parts and switchgear of CBR, I changed my mind. Didn't even go for a test ride. I won't put my 1.6L money for a bike with those kind of cheap plastics.

Overheating is an issue to me because it's not that it gets overheated after a long period of riding. Riding in low gears(1, 2 or 3) for even 8 - 10 minutes can heat the bike pretty much and then the Fan starts and legs are burned. If that thing starts after say riding for some 30 or 40 minutes I have no issue. However, a tech heavy thing shouldn't burn your legs to prove it's points. Right? Also I am not sure every naked bike(like Ducati Monster) works in this way(throwing hot air blasts within minutes).

Metros all have 91 octane fuel and premium fuel is 91 octane + additives.


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Is the sound that comes from the engine similar to that of sewing machine going tic tic tic and that too when the bike is idling or u have pulled the clutch. If that is the sound, then i too have it and i had asked a query in the India KTM Owners thread on FB, there i got a reply " Its a Duke signature, do not worry. I spoke to a Bajaj engineer about this and he said because this is a high reving engine, the clearances have been kept higher. Tappets will not be touched till about 25k."

You nailed it man. Your description exactly matches the sound. Also the situation when it surfaces. I am glad I am not the only one here with this 'issue'. But curiously I did not notice it before or may be I was not being very attentive before.
The sound can only be picked up with the clutch engaged and comes somewhere from the left side of the engine

Ahh. Feel relieved now that you guys say it's normal

Yeah the fan does come to life pretty soon when only the 1st and 2nd are used for prolonged intervals. But 8-10 minutes does sound pretty soon to me too. Your coolant level is adequate? Get it checked at the svc.


Updates : Purchased 2 bottles of Motul 3100 Gold T 20W50 yesterday from Babloo Motors, Vashi. The bottles have 'technosynthese' written on them. It's a Motul copyright or something. I am not sure if that is mineral or SS. Most probably SS. Can anyone confirm?
Also picked up a bike cover. Rs 450. Bad buy perhaps, but I was in urgent need of one. Was sick of finding the gears of my bike engaged every morning.Why can't people just check out the bike without messing with the gears and touching it. Yesterday had my bike parked in Vashi sec 17 after duly paying the parking attendant 5 bucks. I was standing barely 5-6 meters away from the bike. Two guys, both of them looking the general software engineer type, suddenly arrive and before I realize there intent, one of the guys without any hesitation, swings his leg over my bike and is atop in no time. I said "dude, that's my bike." He gives me an embarrassed look and gets off. His friend says, He's gonna buy this bike soon, so was checking out. I told him the KTM Vashi showroom is like half a km away and they are giving test rides for sure. He nodded his head and left.
I find this kind of behaviour sick. It's ok if someone wants to check the bike out. It is a great bike to look at, no doubt. It's a radical design. I agree. But checking out and screwing the transmission should be different things right?

Hey folks, has anyone faced front fork seal issue ?
Heard it takes a toll if done hard core off-roading ?